Jarod, that's not a bad idea. This way if they match the rest of your sheetmetal then you can use the NOS fenders to see what's different from the AMD fenders. Then put them up for sale and see what you get.
I would also list them for sale on some of the Pontiac forums you may have good luck there and not have to pay the fees on eBay?
I PM Jarrod earlier and there is not any Pontiac Firebird AMD sheetmetal. They don't make it. I remember talking to another member about Pontiac sheetmetal 2 years ago, and AMD claimed that they was going to make firebird sheetmetal. Well, it looks like it never happened. So, his only choice is Goodmark from that same Taiwan supplier that manufacturers the other brands as well.
I PM Jarrod earlier and there is not any Pontiac Firebird AMD sheetmetal. They don't make it. I remember talking to another member about Pontiac sheetmetal 2 years ago, and AMD claimed that they was going to make firebird sheetmetal. Well, it looks like it never happened. So, his only choice is Goodmark from that same Taiwan supplier that manufacturers the other brands as well.
Jeff
Well that sucks, but it's still worth a look at a fender.
Jarrod if you have a LKQ/Keystone in your area they own Goodmark now and can get you the parts and most likely not cost any shipping??
Im looking for a pair of Oem 67 Firebird quarters... Our standards have changed after 40 years, We have taken cars that were just everyday drivers and spent a ton of money and time turning them into rolling masterpieces. The standard in the car hobby has been raised so high that most builders have to spend countless hours just on the bodywork. I'm not sure how many hours are normally billed out by shops just to smooth out the oem parts vs.the aftermarket panels.I have never used any aftermarket sheetmetal when replacing quarter panels but I have had a few OEM sets installed and was always vey pleased.
Please PM me with prices on any oem sheetmetal you want to sell..
I PM Jarrod earlier and there is not any Pontiac Firebird AMD sheetmetal. They don't make it. I remember talking to another member about Pontiac sheetmetal 2 years ago, and AMD claimed that they was going to make firebird sheetmetal. Well, it looks like it never happened. So, his only choice is Goodmark from that same Taiwan supplier that manufacturers the other brands as well.
Jeff
If Mark said he was going to make firebird Sheetmetal, then he will make it. You have to understand that AMD is a relatively new company, and the amount of detail that Mark is committed to putting into his products is VERY time consuming. Mark is a Mopar guy at heart, and that's what parts he started stamping. Then he moved on to other popular models. Shoot, I can't even get a door shell for my 70 Chevelle yet. He's gonna do it, it just takes a lot of time, because its all made in georgia, and not in Taiwan.
Mark is the previous co-owner of Goodmark, hence the mark in the name, and he told me once that Goodmark had gotten so big, because of demand, that the quality had gotten away. He was ultimately unsatisfied with what he was building, so he sold the business and started his very own.
If Mark said he was going to make firebird Sheetmetal, then he will make it.
Jarrod (OP) talked to AMD today and seems that AMD don't have interest now in developing Firebird parts.
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Mark is the previous co-owner of Goodmark, hence the mark in the name, and he told me once that Goodmark had gotten so big, because of demand, that the quality had gotten away. He was ultimately unsatisfied with what he was building, so he sold the business and started his very own.
AMD facility in Georgia only shows a warehouse, so show me Photos or a video of a manufacturing facility.
Are they selling sheet metal, or are they selling parts to AMD. Most metal company's import from china/Taiwan. The material can be bought and imported most of the time cheaper than being bought here.
Next time I talk to Mark, I can ask questions.
Are they selling sheet metal, or are they selling parts to AMD. Most metal company's import from china/Taiwan. The material can be bought and imported most of the time cheaper than being bought here.
Next time I talk to Mark, I can ask questions.
The best iron ore is from the USA, not Taiwan. I have a co-worker (PhD) that used to work at the Bureau Mines, and the best material quality is in the USA.
Here is where China gets the Iron ore according to this report. https://www.bimco.org/en/Reports/Mar...naIronOre.aspx
Anyway, it looks like you never seen a stamping press. That is a stamping plant, so AMD is importing parts from Taiwan. Really, it is the labor costs is the main reason that companies are moving out. I have worked in Tool & Die back in the late 1980's, so I do know a "little" about stamping process. Degree in Engineering as well.
I showed you a bill of lading, that is required by law on country that exports and imports.
Jeff
P.S. Golden Legion Automotive corp, is the producer for GoodMark. If you need a bill of lading, then shows several companies that deal with Golden Legion.
You are correct, the best iron ore does come from America. I simply stated that you can purchase metal, in bulk, most of the time, cheaper from across the pond. And yes I have seen stamping presses before.
Ok, I found where AMD buys the parts from and it is taiwan. The original Shipper is a company called Triplus.
Jeff
My rear full quarter panels came from AMD, and yes, the boxes say Triplus on them w/ AMD stickers. They are OK, but will need some work (Which I think most do). Not many choices for Firebird convertibles.
My rear full quarter panels came from AMD, and yes, the boxes say Triplus on them w/ AMD stickers. They are OK, but will need some work (Which I think most do). Not many choices for Firebird convertibles.
I talked to Matt at Sled Alley, and he has to modify AMD to make them fit correctly. A friend of mine is an original owner of 67 Firebird convertible and he had the quarters replaced with Camaro NOS quarters in 1994, because he couldn't get any 67 Firebird convertible quarters.
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